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TB 076 - Company Operations Flashcards

1
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the number of members necessary to perform interior fire attack are based in part on ______ applicable standards from the National Fire Protection Association(NFPA):

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NFPA 1500- standard on occupational safety and health program

NFPA 1561- standard on emergency services incident management system

NFPA 1710- standard for the organization and deployment of fire suppression

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provides the framework for a fire department’s safety and health program.

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NFPA 1500

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NFPA 1500 includes preparation and maintenance of written policies and standard operating procedures (SOPs) that document the organization _______, _______ and _________, expected functions, and training requirements.

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Structure, roles and responsibilities

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NFPA 1500 also dictates guidelines for firefighters working in a hazardous area at emergency incidents, and that they operate in crews of ____ or more.

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Under this standard(1500), the Incident Commander (IC) is required to properly document _________ and _________ status in order to maintain accountability for the safety of all personnel on-scene and prescribes requirements for the establishment of backup teams whenever entry into an environment that is deemed Immediately Dangerous to Life and Health (IDLH) is initiated.

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Situation and resource status

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dictates that fire department SOPs provide for one individual to assume the role of Incident Commander from the start of operations.

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NFPA 1561

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These decisions must be ________-_______, ________-__________, and with the realization that the first-in officer has the responsibility to assume command of the incident until relieved by an on-scene officer of higher rank, or to pass command to an officer of equal rank.

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Incident-driven
Task oriented

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sets minimum requirements relating to the organization and deployment of fire suppression operations, emergency medical operations, and special operations to the public.

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NFPA 1710

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NFPA 1710 This standard requires ______ _____ to account for personnel in the IDLH.

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Staff aides

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The LAFD policy is that, in the absence of a dedicated Emergency Incident Technician, this function will be performed by a __________ ______ company, ______ _______, or the initial Incident Commander.

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Command post company
Ems captain

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To comply with the intent of the NFPA Standard, ______ Officers, as Incident Commanders, are not expected to operate alone.

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Chief officers

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NFPA 1710 also establishes a minimum of ______-member engine companies, and a minimum of _____-member truck companies in areas with tactical hazards, high hazard occupancies, and high incident frequencies.

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The standard approach to command establishes uniform expectations for all officers during the early stages of command. The standardized approach also allows the IC to command and control resources, and initiate the

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Incident action plan

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Incident command

With proper use of this policy and the utilization of sound judgment in strategy and tactics, company officers should achieve:

_______ and ________ incident operations.

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Safe and effective

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Incident command
With proper use of this policy and the utilization of sound judgment in strategy and tactics, company officers should achieve:

A clear indication of the _______ and ________ of the individual having responsibility for command.

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Identity and location

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Incident command

With proper use of this policy and the utilization of sound judgment in strategy and tactics, company officers should achieve:

The development of a ________ and ________ command framework for use in an expanded incident command system.

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Simple and flexible

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Following the establishment of command, subsequent arriving resources will stop ____ block away from the reported address once the first arriving officer has taken charge and announced to MFC his/her assumption of command.

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One block

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Is responsible for the management of all incident operations.

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Incident commander

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Incident commander responsibilities includes implementing the necessary ________ _______ ________ components, planning and directing the overall _______ and ________, initiating the IAP, requesting and deploying resources, and maintaining accurate _______ _______(_____) and _________ ______ (______)

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Incident command system components

Strategy and tactics

Situation status (sitstat)
Resource status (restat)

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The initial IC shall maintain SitStat and ReStat by using the F_____ or the ______ printout, and the ___________ _________ System to monitor members assigned to each company.

A

F-666
Dispatch
Apparatus roster system

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This information serves as a permanent record of the initial response to the incident and is considered the Incident _______ (ICS ____) providing the Incident Commander (and the Command and General Staff) with basic information regarding the incident situation and the resources allocated to the incident.

A

Briefing (ICS 201)

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a key component of firefighter accountability for members assigned to each company.

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Apparatus roster system

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The accurate maintenance of this information on each apparatus is necessary for the Department to comply with “accountability” requirements in NFPA

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1500

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Who shall ensure magnetic nametags carried on Department apparatus are updated whenever staffing changes take place.

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All Officers

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Each member shall assist in making the Department’s overall accountability system as

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Effective and accurate

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the officer of the first arriving Engine Company commits to a tactical objective or function (i.e., fire attack, rescue, ventilation, etc.), utilization of the ___________ ______ will permit the Company Officer’s involvement in the attack without neglecting Incident Commander responsibilities.

A

Portable radio

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Certain incidents, by virtue of their _______, _________, or potential for rapid _________, require immediate, strong, direct, command.

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Size, complexity
Rapid expansion

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The key to deciding whether to assume an exterior command position or immediately commit to a tactical objective is governed by several factors:

Is my direct supervision required for the immediate

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Safety of my crew

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The key to deciding whether to assume an exterior command position or immediately commit to a tactical objective is governed by several factors:
Will my immediate attack effort either

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Extinguish or confine the fire

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The key to deciding whether to assume an exterior command position or immediately commit to a tactical objective is governed by several factors:
Does the fire require immediate coordination due to its ________?

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Magnitude

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The key to deciding whether to assume an exterior command position or immediately commit to a tactical objective is governed by several factors:
Will offensive attack efforts Be

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Futile

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The key to deciding whether to assume an exterior command position or immediately commit to a tactical objective is governed by several factors:
Is the fire of such a nature that I can give a few orders (or directions) to incoming companies and then

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Attack the fire

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The first arriving Light Force Officer will normally assume command and then designate an ________ ________, and commit their company to a tactical objective.

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Acting captain

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34
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The first arriving officer is the IC until

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Relieved

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In certain situations, it is advantageous for the _______ _______ IC to pass command to the ________ company ON THE SCENE.

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First arriving
Next company

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36
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When a chief officer arrives on the scene at the same time as the initial arriving company, the chief officer shall

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Assume command

37
Q

Passing command to a resource that is not on the scene may create a gap in _________ _________ processes (i.e., situational awareness, resource status) and could compromise overall incident management

A

Critical command process

38
Q

To prevent this “gap”, INCIDENT COMMAND SHALL NOT BE PASSED OR TRANSFERRED TO AN OFFICER WHO

A

Is not on scene

39
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Command is ________ to improve the quality of the command organization.

A

Transferred

40
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Assumption of command is discretionary for all ranks above

A

Battalion chief

41
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First arriving officer shall assume command. The initial IC shall remain in command until command is ________, __________, or the incident is ________ and command is _________.

A

Passed, transferred
Stabilized
Terminated

42
Q

Once command has been established, additional resources will stop one block away from the reported address Who is the exception:

A

First arriving light force

43
Q

Upon arrival of the first chief officer, the chief officer will establish an

A

Incident command post

44
Q

the chief officer will transmit a radio message to ____ announcing the formal transfer of command and the location of the ICP.

A

MFC

45
Q

The initial IC, unless that officer is part of an initial ______ _______, will remain at the ICP and assist with incident management and accountability until released by the IC.

A

Fire attack

46
Q

This process shall include the IC performing a _________________ briefing with the chief officer, unless that IC has committed to a tactical objective with his/her crew, or the chief officer directs otherwise.

A

Face-to-face

47
Q

The briefing shall include a minimum of:
_________ ______ _______ (immediate objectives, strategy, communication plan, ICS organization, etc.)
_________ and _________ of all resources.
_______ ________ hazards, life and property loss potential.
Additional resources needed to complete the IAP.

A

Incident action plan
Location and assignment
Specific safety hazards

48
Q

Members from the Command Post Company may be directed by the IC to serve as a ‘_________’ for a Division Supervisor, a Group Supervisor, or for another officer, to enable that officer to enter the IDLH.

A

Partner

49
Q

Should a Command Post Company or EMS Captain arrive on scene prior to the arrival of a Battalion Chief, unless directed otherwise by the IC, they will assist the IC in maintaining

A

Sitstat and restat
They are not to perform other tasks

50
Q

Chief officers shall ensure adequate personnel are assigned to the ICP to maintain SitStat and ReStat. Other options for fulfilling this responsibility include utilizing the _____ ________ _________ and/or a Command Post Company.

A

Ems Battalion captain

51
Q

NFPA 1500 mandates a backup team prior to entry into an IDLH with very limited exceptions. This policy, generally referred to as

A

Two in/two out

52
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Team members shall be in communication with each other through _______, _______, ________ or ________ _______ rope in order to coordinate their activities.

A

Visual,audible, physical, or safety guide rope

53
Q

Communication between the two-member team making entry is not allowed by

A

Radio communication

54
Q

Upon arrival of an additional company, sufficient members on scene must be available to perform a ______ __________ ________ of members in the IDLH, and may perform other functions outside the hazardous atmosphere.

A

Rapid intervention rescue

55
Q

In a high rise incident The IC shall provide backup for the initial fire attack team as soon as possible through the use of additional fire attack teams, companies in staging, and/or a _______ _________ _________ (___), which is normally assigned at staging.

A

Rapid intervention company (Ric)

56
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A rapid intervention crew shall consist of at least ____ members and shall be available for rescue of a member or a team if the need arises.

A

2

57
Q

RIC members shall consist of:

a) On-scene members designated and dedicated as ______ ____________ ______; or
b) On-scene members performing other _________ but ready to re-deploy to perform rapid intervention crew functions.

A

Rapid intervention crews
Functions

58
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Department IC’s shall, as a minimum, designate at least one RIC upon the arrival of additional resources

A

Above the original structure assignment

59
Q

First-in officers should keep in mind that the first _____ minutes of an incident may be more important than the next five hours.

A

5

60
Q

“Splitting” of truck personnel to simultaneously accomplish fire attack and roof operations is

A

Prohibited

61
Q

The inside member in a ten man task force may be utilized to perform_________ work for the engine company

A

Support work

62
Q

Six member light force operations

Should vertical ventilation, forcible entry and interior hose line development not be accomplished in a timely manner, the Light Force Commander must be ready to quickly change strategy from “_________” to “__________” operations.

A

Offensive to defensive

63
Q

Statistically what ranks as one of the most dangerous foreground activities

A

Roof cutting operations

64
Q

It must be understood and accepted by all members that roof-cutting operations lacking appropriate __________ are inherently unsafe, and often ineffective.

A

Oversight

65
Q

One member from the roof-cutting team must have the sole responsibility of the “_______ ________” and not be involved in the cutting operation.

A

Safety member

66
Q

Ideally, the “safety member” will be the

A

Officer in charge

67
Q

The “safety member’s” minimum responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

Supervising the roof operation and continually evaluating factors concerning _______ and _________.
Being especially cognizant of warning signs of potential _________ __________.

A

Safety and efficiency
Structural collapse

68
Q

The “safety member’s” minimum responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

Ensuring that pre-determined routes of ________ and ________ remain safe.
Communicating _________ information to the incident commander and fire attack teams.

A

Travel and escape
Pertinent

69
Q

The “safety member’s” minimum responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

Coordinating with members of other companies as they are assigned to the roof.
Monitoring appropriate tactical radio frequencies to better determine exact _____ location and the ______ ________company location and progress.

A

Fire location
Fire attack

70
Q

The “safety member’s” minimum responsibilities will include but are not limited to:\

Relinquishing command when relieved by a ________ officer and rejoining the company.
Constantly evaluating effectiveness of the operation and weighing ________ vs_______ to allow for a safe, timely exit from the roof. It is imperative that all roofcutting teams operate within this standard.

A

Superior officer
Risk vs gain

71
Q

when the Task Force Commander has nine personnel, and elects to respond with the truck, engine and 200 series engine, they shall operate as a _______ and _______

A

Truck and engine

72
Q

An Officer operating as a five member Light force is permitted to respond with the truck and 200 series engine, but shall only operate as a

A

Truck or engine company

73
Q

The resource responsible for the
accountability of a specific RA will be ________ after the Incident Commander receives verification of the assignment.

A

Circled

74
Q

When the re‐assignment for
accountability of a specific RA changes, an “___” shall be drawn over the previous responsible resource. The new responsible resource shall be listed and circled after verification

A

X

75
Q

the Staff Aide function will be performed by any of the following:

A

Company officer from command post

Emergency incident technician

Ems battalion captain

Command post personnel

76
Q

The duties of the Staff Aide include, but are not limited to:

Monitor the ________ Channel, ________ Channel, __________ ________ ____, and any additional Tactical Channels from the ______ side of the vehicle.

A

Dispatch channel, staging channel, emergency channel 6
Left side

77
Q

The duties of the Staff Aide include, but are not limited to:

Maintain SitStat and ReStat records using the

A

F-666

78
Q

The duties of the Staff Aide include, but are not limited to:

Manage incident communications with MFC including requests for additional resources/assistance from MFC on the

A

Dispatch channel

79
Q

The duties of the Staff Aide include, but are not limited to:

Act as _____ _________ for assigned Chief Officer

A

Safety member

80
Q

To meet the needs of the incident, ICs may utilize a ___ to ensure accurate situational status and resource status is maintained during rapidly expanding incidents, augmenting the initial actions of the IC.

A

Cpc command post company

81
Q

Command post company

_____ personnel are responsible for being familiar with this instruction.

A

All personnel

82
Q

An additional company trained as a Command Post Company will be dispatched any time a Battalion Chief is dispatched to a_________ incident to be used as a CPC.

A

Non-ems

83
Q

Command post company

This additional company will be identified on the dispatch teletype and on the MDC as____

A

‘’CC’’

84
Q

Who may reassign the CPC identified by MFC to other assignments.

A

Incident commander

85
Q

The incident command post is normally where

A

At the battalion command vehicle

86
Q

CPC assignments may include (but are not limited to) any or all of the following:

A

Communications
Situation status
Resource status
Staging
Serve as a partner

87
Q

also provides the IC or Operations Section Chief a quick diagram view (sketch, map, or other displays) if the incident including the building, fire area, division boundaries, hazards, and company placement.

A

Situation status

88
Q

is a mandated function needed to coordinate emergency traffic procedures (firefighter down, trapped or missing).

A

Resource status

89
Q

n most large incidents, a separate “Staging Channel” is identified; otherwise the _______ Tactical Channel is used.

A

Division tactical channel

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